24141 HOSAKOWA Morihiro (Karatsu sake cup)

Height 4.3cm Diameter 8.5cm

The 18th head of the Higo Hosokawa clan and the 79th Prime Minister of Japan. After retiring from politics, he studied under Shiro Tsujimura and Tougo Kobayashi, and built the "Futouan" kiln in Yugawara, Kanagawa Prefecture. This Karatsu sake cup was made by Morihiro Hosokawa, a master craftsman who is extremely popular in the field of contemporary pottery, and who has demonstrated his extraordinary talent. This is a very beautiful piece with a dignified appearance.